Addictions Counseling (CADC) Proficiency Certificate

Major

Human Services Addiction Couns

Degree

Addictions Counseling Proficiency Certificate

Description

The Proficiency Certificate in Addictions Counseling provides students with the educational requirements needed to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of New Jersey. Through its curricular structure, the program provides students with the competencies needed to fulfill the educational requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Domains of competencies include Assessment, Counseling, Case Management, Client Education, and Professional Responsibility. Students develop an understanding of addiction. Students gain knowledge in the fundamental effects of addiction on the abuser and families as well as the biopsychosocial impacts of use. Students learn various counseling skills and then demonstrate these skills during fieldwork. Upon completion of this program, graduates have fulfilled the educational requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Graduates will still need to fulfill externally the 3,000 hours of required related work experience for the certification. Graduates are able to obtain employment in the field.